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Lin-ay Sang Negros
Lin-ay sang Negros is a local beauty pageant in Negros Occidental, Philippines. Started in 1994, it is the highlight of a week-long celebration called Panaad sa Negros Festival. Winners Recent winners Previous winners By number of wins Contestants Color Keys Judges Local titles and festivities Trivia Withdrawals and replacements * Meg Urmeneta was 2002 Masskara Festival Queen but represented Sagay in Lin-ay sang Negros 2004. Eventually she was dethroned and was replaced by Hinoba-an's Blance Marie Brown. Family affair Although there were several siblings who have participated in the Lin-ay sang Negros pageant either representing the same or different city/municipality, below are the successful ones to have achieved back to back placement. * Two Mediavillas represented San Enrique; Richie Mediavilla won the title in 2002 while her elder sister Mizpah Mediavilla was the 1st Runner Up in 1997. * Two Dinorogs represented Manapla and placed in the semi-fina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Talisay, Negros Occidental
Talisay, officially the City of Talisay ( hil, Dakbanwa sang Talisay; ceb, Dakbayan sa Talisay; fil, Lungsod ng Talisay), is a 4th class component city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 108,909 people. It is part of the metropolitan area called Metro Bacolod, which includes its neighbors Silay to the north and Bacolod to the south. It has a total land area of . Talisay is often confused with another Visayas city also named Talisay, which is a component city in Cebu. History The Negritos, natives who led nomadic lives at the foot of scenic North Negros mountain ranges, originally inhabited Talisay. In 1788, families of Malay descent settled in the pristine part of Negros Island and named it Minuluan. Unknown to many, the sugar industry in province has its very roots in Talisay. The enterprising Recollect priest led by Fray Fernando Cuenca, spurred the economic development of this once sleepy Sitio thro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hinoba-an
Hinoba-an, officially the Municipality of Hinoba-an (formerly ''Asia'' Chan Robles, retrieved 2012), is a 1st class in the of , . According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 60,865 people. It is the southernmost town of the province. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cadiz, Negros Occidental
Cadiz, officially the City of Cadiz ( hil, Dakbanwa/Syudad sang Cadiz; ceb, Dakbayan sa Cadiz; fil, Lungsod ng Cadiz), is a 2nd class component city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. It was the capital of the short-lived province of Negros del Norte, before the creation of the province was declared unconstitutional on August 18, 1986. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 158,544 people. The city is north of Bacolod, is a gateway and a premier center of agro-fishery resources in Negros Island. The strategic location of the city, with a wide and rich island and marine resources and vast fertile agricultural land, and the completion of the commercial port and the construction of a fish port, will open a new opportunity for economic growth and competitiveness. The city is a major sugarcane-producing area. This is transported to Victorias City for further refining. Another major source of livelihood is the harvest of seafood. The Dinagsa Festiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Binalbagan
Binalbagan, officially the Municipality of Binalbagan ( hil, Banwa sang Binalbagan; tl, Bayan ng Binalbagan), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 71,407 people. Major economic activities include manufacturing, agriculture, services, cottage industries and tourism. Binalbagan is also known for the Binalbagan Isabela Sugar Company (BISCOM). Binalbagan became a town on May 15, 1572 and was one of the first two settlements of Negros Occidental (the second being the municipality of Ilog). On the record, Binalbagan is the oldest town in the whole Negros Island, thereby earning the title, “Banwang Panganay” or oldest town. The municipality celebrates an annual fiesta called "The Balbagan Festival" every month of May. Binalbagan is from Bacolod. Geography Barangays Binalbagan is politically subdivided into 16 barangays: thirteen (13) rural barangays and three (3) urban barangays. U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Himamaylan
Himamaylan (), officially the City of Himamaylan ( hil, Dakbanwa/Syudad sang Himamaylan; fil, Lungsod ng Himamaylan), is a 3rd class component city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 116,240 people. This component city located is south of Bacolod, the provincial capital. Due to its coastal location, it is a rich source of different types of seafood, mainly fish, oysters, mussels and shrimps. The city celebrates the ''Himaya-an Festival'' every April 14–25. Himamaylan became a city on March 5, 2001, through a proclamation by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo under Republic Act No. 9028. It is the only city in the 5th District of the province. Etymology The term ''"Himamaylan"'' is a portmanteau of the two Hiligaynon words ''hima'' and ''babaylan''. It is alleged that the settlement's early Malay inhabitants suffered from a foot malady called ''himà'', and their employment of witch doctors called ''babaylan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hinigaran
Hinigaran, officially the Municipality of Hinigaran ( hil, Banwa sang Hinigaran; tl, Bayan ng Hinigaran), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 88,909 people. It is south from Bacolod. History The early inhabitants of this town were the semi-primitive people called "Mundos" and "Ambaks". When traders and settlers from Panay started moving in, the natives were driven to the mountains. The new settlers were called "Tagahigad" and when the Spaniards came the place was called "Ginigaran" from the word "higad" but it was later spelled and pronounced as Hinigaran. The town was founded in 1765 and Captain Basilio Mongcal was appointed as the first president in 1806. Among its first settlers were the families of Mongcal, Lagtapon, Cosio, Sario, David, Orin, Pido, Pabalinas, Luntayao, Javier, Vargas, Lucasan, Grijaldo, and Dano-og— some of whom were from Panay. The Spaniards established t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Castellana, Negros Occidental
La Castellana, officially the Municipality of La Castellana, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 79,492 people. The town is named after the famous "Paseo de la Castellana" in Madrid, Spain. La Castellana is a rural town at the base of Kanlaon Volcano, known for its natural springs, water falls and scenic spots. It is an agricultural town engaged in sugarcane, rice and banana farming. It is home of many festivals namely Bailes de Luces, Banana Festival and Senior San Vicente Ferrer Feast Day where devotees far and near attend to for healing. Caduhada Spring Resort is a popular tourist spot located in Sitio Mambangon, Barangay Cabacungan. La Castellana is from Bacolod. Geography Barangays La Castellana is politically subdivided into 13 barangays. * Biaknabato * Cabacungan * Cabagnaan * Camandag * Lalagsan * Manghanoy * Mansalanao * Masulog * Nato * Puso * Robles (Poblacion ''P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Enrique, Negros Occidental
San Enrique, officially the Municipality of San Enrique, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,177 people. The town's former name is called "Candaguit", named after the Candaguit River that runs through the town. The town is also notable for its signature delicacy ''buko pie''. Notable tourism destinations include the Wisik Fishing Lagoon Resort, the South Midway Resort, and the Sitio Pasil beach front. San Enrique is from Bacolod. Geography Barangays San Enrique is politically subdivided into 10 barangay A barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as barrio (abbreviated as Bo.), is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district, or ward. In metropolita ...s. * Bagonawa * Baliwagan * Batuan * Guintorilan * Nayon * Poblacion * Sibucao * Tabao Baybay * Tabao Rizal * Tibsok Climate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murcia, Negros Occidental
Murcia, officially the Municipality of Murcia, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 88,868 people. It is east of Bacolod. Geography Barangays Murcia is politically subdivided into 23 barangays * Abo-abo * Alegria * Amayco * Zone I (Poblacion) * Zone II (Poblacion) * Zone III (Poblacion) * Zone IV (Poblacion) * Zone V (Poblacion) * Blumentritt * Buenavista * Caliban * Canlandog * Cansilayan * Damsite * Iglau-an * Lopez Jaena * Minoyan * Pandanon (Silos) * San Miguel * Santa Cruz * Santa Rosa * Salvacion * Talotog Climate Demographics Economy Tourism The Mambukal Resort in Barangay Minoyan, Murcia, Negros Occidental has bats as tourist attraction. There resort has 3 species of bats – the Philippine Flying Fox (Philippine Giant Fruit Bat), the Philippine bare-backed fruit bat, and the Little Golden-mantled Flying Fox, which is already endangered. They produce a nitrogen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sagay City
Sagay, officially the City of Sagay ( hil, Dakbanwa sang Sagay; ceb, Dakbayan sa Sagay; fil, Lungsod ng Sagay), is a 3rd class component city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 148,894 people. Sagay can be identified in the map of Negros Occidental because of its "ice-cream cone" shape sliced from the northern tip of Negros. It is bounded in the north by Asuncion Pass and the Visayan Sea; the city of Talisay, the municipality of Calatrava in the south; cities of Cadiz and Silay in the west and the city of Escalante and municipality of Toboso in the east. Etymology The name of the city comes from the semi-spherical shell called "sigay", which can be found in the area. History Spanish era Sagay was originally called Argüelles when Lt. Francisco Rodríguez and Basilio Córdova founded it in 1860 in the mouth of the Bulanon River. Later, by the order of the Spanish governor the town was transferred to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lin-ay Sang Negros 2007
Lin-ay sang Negros 2007, the 13th edition of the annual Lin-ay sang Negros pageant was held on April 20, 2007 at the Pana-ad Stadium. A total of 24 candidates from all over Negros Occidental joined the pageant. Lin-ay sang Negros 2006 Jan Nicole Puentebella of Bacolod City, along with Migz Zubiri and Tessie Aquino-Oreta Maria Teresa Aquino-Oreta (born Maria Teresa Aquino Aquino; June 28, 1944 – May 14, 2020), better known as Tessie Aquino-Oreta, was a Filipina politician. She was the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Education, Arts and Culture in th ... crowned her successor, Christer Mari Taclobos of Bacolod City at the end of the event. Final results Contestants Other Significant Notes Host TJ Trinidad Historical significance 1.) Bacolod made a back-to-back win; Jan Nicole Puentebella-2006, Christer Mari Taclobos-2007. References {{Lin-ay sang Negros Beauty pageants in the Philippines Culture of Negros Occidental 2007 beauty pageants 2007 in the Phi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hinigaran, Negros Occidental
Hinigaran, officially the Municipality of Hinigaran ( hil, Banwa sang Hinigaran; tl, Bayan ng Hinigaran), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 88,909 people. It is south from Bacolod. History The early inhabitants of this town were the semi-primitive people called "Mundos" and "Ambaks". When traders and settlers from Panay started moving in, the natives were driven to the mountains. The new settlers were called "Tagahigad" and when the Spaniards came the place was called "Ginigaran" from the word "higad" but it was later spelled and pronounced as Hinigaran. The town was founded in 1765 and Captain Basilio Mongcal was appointed as the first president in 1806. Among its first settlers were the families of Mongcal, Lagtapon, Cosio, Sario, David, Orin, Pido, Pabalinas, Luntayao, Javier, Vargas, Lucasan, Grijaldo, and Dano-og— some of whom were from Panay. The Spaniards established th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
